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Write an expression for magnetic potential energy of a magnetic dipole kept in a uniform magnetic field and explain the terms.

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`U = - vec m . vec B or U = mBcos0`
U - Magnetic potential energy.
m - magnetic moment of the magnetic dipole.
B - Uniform magnetic field
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